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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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